Trump Discusses US Military Operation in Venezuela and Potential Capture of Maduro

US Control and Rebuilding Venezuela

• 🇺🇸 The US plans to run Venezuela through a designated group, aiming to rebuild its oil infrastructure, which is expected to cost billions.
• 💰 The rebuilding costs will be directly paid by oil companies, who will be reimbursed, and the oil flow will be restored to its proper capacity.
• 🇻🇪 The administration intends to care for the people of Venezuela and those who were forced out by the current regime.

Military Operation and Maduro's Escape Attempt

• ⚡ The US military conducted a high-level operation, described as a "very dangerous attack" that could have gone badly.
• 🏃‍♂️ President Trump stated that US forces could have killed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro if necessary, as he was attempting to reach a steel-reinforced safe place.
• ⏱️ Maduro was unable to reach the door of the safe place before US forces arrived, and the door would have been breached within seconds.
• 🎯 The operation was primarily a law enforcement function to arrest two indicted fugitives, with the Department of War supporting the Department of Justice.

Post-Operation Governance and International Relations

• 🤝 The US will designate people to run Venezuela temporarily until it can be put back on track, with a focus on making money for the people and reimbursing those taken advantage of.
• 🇨🇴 Regarding Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Trump reiterated his warning, citing Petro's involvement with cocaine production and trafficking into the United States.
• 🇷🇺🇨🇳 Trump mentioned that China and Russia have interests in Venezuela, and the US will be selling oil to other countries, potentially in larger quantities due to improved infrastructure.
• 🇨🇺 The US is also addressing Cuba's failing nation status, noting that Cuban security forces were involved in protecting Maduro.

Future of Venezuela and US Involvement

• 🕊️ Trump promised peace, justice, and the return of riches to the people of Venezuela, emphasizing that the country will have a real future.
• 💰 The US administration will not be spending its own money on Venezuela; instead, oil companies will invest billions, and the profits will benefit Venezuela and reimburse the US for damages.
• 🤝 The US aims to surround itself with stable, energy-rich neighbors and protect its interests, including energy security.
• 🇺🇸 Trump stated that the US military presence will be related to oil operations and expertise, not a large-scale occupation.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Putin

• 💔 Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Putin's actions in Ukraine, calling it "Biden's war" and emphasizing the need to stop the high death toll.
• 🤝 He believes that if he were president, the conflict would not have happened and aims to stop the war and the loss of life.